Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Thanksgiving Recap...

Sorry to all those of you who read my blog. I know I've been so slow at posting lately! We had a WONDERFUL two weeks home in Idaho Falls with both of our families for Thanksgiving. We really needed it. And no, I didn't have my baby on the 14 hour drive to or from, thank heavens! I only have 23 more days to go though, and I can't wait! I am measuring a little small, so I'm prepared to go late like I did with Caysja. We can't wait to meet our little man!

Some of the highlights from our trip home:

  • Attended our neice's 2nd B-day party
  • SHOPPING at all my favorite stores they don't have here in AZ (including "Black Friday")!
  • Saw "Twilight" with my sis-in-laws (not too impressed...)
  • Saw the movie "Fireproof"--it was really good!
  • Went to Michael McClain's "The Forgotten Carols" with my mom
  • Attended the Idaho Falls temple
  • Met my little sis's Golden Retriever puppy dog, Bentley, for the first time (he thought Caysja was a big chew toy!)
  • Took Caysja to see Santa Claus at the mall (she didn't like that too well)
  • Made a cute craft with my good friend, Heather (pictures to come soon...)
  • Caleb went motorcycle riding in Moab with his brothers for 5 days, (popped his shoulder out of joint, but at least no emergency room visits this year)
  • My sister-in-laws threw me a family baby shower
  • Caught up with two of my good friends from college, Melinda and Emily
  • Attended Caleb's oldest brother's 40th b-day party
  • Caysja got to see all 5 sets of her grandparents/great-grandparents still living
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at my parent's house with all my family there
We had a FABULOUS time! Thanks to everyone for feeding us, baby-sitting Caysja, letting us stay with you, etc. We miss you lots already. Luckily the "kitty grandma and grandpa" are coming to stay with us in just three weeks!

P.S. I promise to post pictures of all that we did soon...as soon as I catch up on all my laundry...

18 comments:

Jo and Jeff said...

Hey Criscell,
Sounds like quite the Thanksgiving holiday! I can't wait to see the pictures!
Hey would you send me your address so we can send you a Christmas card! Thanks a bunch!
my e-mail is beaner@xmission.com if you don't want to post it on my blog!
Jo

Jo and Jeff said...

Another favor,
could you somehow get Siri Hendersons e-mail for me. I can't view her blog anymore- I must have been on a blogging break when she made it private. Thanks again, Jo

Travis and Britni said...

Wow! That's a lot of things to do in just two weeks. Sounds like it was so much fun. I'm glad you guys made it back safe and sound. It was so good to see you and chat today. Talk to ya later.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you had so much fun!! It sounds like you had a great trip!!

Sean, Siri, Addie and Connor said...

It sounds like you had a fun time. I can't believe you will have a family of four soon!

Smelly Moose said...

Sounds like you've had a fun few weeks! Great to see a new post! :)

Gallant Family said...

I can't believe you are down to 23 days (as of today). Crazy! I can't wait to see pictures from your awesome stay and then shortly after, your little guy. Boys are so much fun; a handful, but fun.

Jennifer Payne said...

I love Idaho Falls. We get to go home for Christmas and I am so excited. I am so glad you had a good time! My kids still don't do that well with seeing Santa!

sheila said...

sounds like fun. Glad you could see your family.

Brenbren said...

HI! So, I am glad you had fun and I feel like I have not seen you for about forever. You are going to have that baby anytime now! YEAH!

Skylette said...

I kept checking to make sure you didn't have that baby too early! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving with good family and friends.

XO said...

When you catch up on your laundry, will you come do mine?

Can't wait for pix and for that new baby to arrive!

Melinda said...

I in return, promise to post several of those fun pics of all our kids in the mall play area in the foreseable future and you can still the location to put them on your blog too :-) Although I can't promise it after a chore like laundry, because it sometimes takes several WEEKS to fully process it all....I'm terrible!

Paul and Kimberly Morrison Family said...

Glad you had fun. Maybe one of these days we'll end up in IF at the same time. I'd love to meet your sweet girl (soon to be girls) in person.

Charisa and Trent said...

sounds like you had a great trip home! bet you were happy to be back to the AZ heat though.'
i can't tell you how trunky i am with this pregnancy! i'm so ready for this baby to be here! not prepared mind you... but ready.

Carlie and Ryan Skinner said...

you are still so tiny! are you sure you have the right due date? maybe they mistaked it and you actually aren't due for a couple more months. glad you had fun at home.

john and brenda said...

I am excited to meet your son too! You are such a wonder Criscell! He is bound to be fabulous!

TwinkleBee said...

Kev would be so jealous. ALl he keeps talking about is how he wants to go to Idaho so he can see 'the forgotten carols" (it was one of our first dates), and now he wants to go back every Christmas. I'll have to tell him. Happy Holidays!